Terraces Test With Giant 16-Row Planter In Linn County
Marion farmer John Aly, 14, runs a massive 40 foot planter to test a new terrace system. He drives at about 5.5 mph past intake pipes with ample clearance, aiming to gauge practicality of the tile-outlet terrace setup in Linn County. Steve Probst ensures 45 feet of space between the tile-outlet pipe and terrace rim for safe testing.
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Marion
John Aly
Airy
Linn
Steve Probst
Linn County Conservationist
John Airy
Airy expands farming reach with 40-foot planter and terraces
Airy shows a 40-foot wide planter and 600 acre field plan. He covers 120 acres in six hours using 3,000 gallons through the sprayer. The tillage unit handles 200 to 260 acres daily while terraces add 0.35 of the field. Airy, soil conservationist Probst, and equipment help discuss soybean turnout and weather. Airy also welcomes his daughter Shelby Kathleen born May 24, joining sons John Nathan and Bryce.
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Airy
Probst
Linh County Soil Conservationist
Tarratos
Eelly Farms
Alburnett
Janice
Shelby Kathleen
John Nathan
Bryce
Carrathers To Lead Judging Discussion
Kent Garrathers of Kirkwood Community College will judge a Delaware county H and FFA judging clinic at the Manchester fairgrounds on Thursday June 3. The workshop runs from 7 to 8 p.m. with live animals, then a discussion on evaluating four classes including sheep dairy beef and swine. Over twenty livestock project leaders and association members assist with the clinic activities.
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Manchester
Kent Garrathers
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Delaware County
Livestock Association Board
Junior Hereford Field Day Set at Nodaway
The Iowa Junior Hereford Assn plans the annual field day Sunday July 11 at Bogue Herefords Nodaway with 2 am registration, a Hereford judging demo by Bob Waggoner, a six class contest with divisions for teams and individuals, a speech by Lori Longacre Eureka Kan and a THA members public speaking contest planned.
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Nodaway
Iowa
Eureka
Kan
THA
Minimum Till Tour Set at West Branch
Farmers at West Branch will view no tillage practices on corn and pasture at three farm stops. The tour starts 7 p.m. at Terry Suchomel farm west of Cedar Bluffs road junction, then Lindeman farm east of West Branch showing no till corn on undisturbed hills with bluegrass pasture killed back by herbicide, and a two acre FFA plot near West Branch featuring no till corn. The event ends in the West Branch high school classroom for a film on no till planting ideas.
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West Branch
Terry Suchomel
Cedar Bluffs Land
John Lindeman
West Branchvill
Fayette Dairy Month Banquet Announces Princess Crowning
Fayette announces June 15 as the Fayette County dairy banquet date at Garbee Hall on the Upper Iowa University campus in Payette. Iowa Alternate Princess DeAnna Meyer will crown the new Fay ette dairy princess as about 500 guests are expected to attend.
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Fayette
Fayette County
Iowa
DeAnna Meyer
Upper Iowa University
Payette
Suime
Pesticide Accident Report System In Iowa Promoted
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Robert H. Lounsberry announced a pesticide accident reporting program. A simplified report form will be distributed to county extension offices and ASCS sites to encourage prompt notices of chemical damage or injury. Contact Myron Van Cleave for details as part of a nationwide pesticide safety and applicator training effort.
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Desigines
Iowd Department of Agriculture
Myron van Cleave
Iowa Department of Agrculture
Topics Selected for Farm Bureau Contest
Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau announces six area discussion meets for 1976 with topics on rural urban roles transportation needs vertical integration and solar programs. Dates July 14 Mason City July 15 Fairfield July 21 Atlantic July 27 Independence July 28 Clive July 29 Sheldon. entry deadlines noted.
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Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau
Jerry Moser
Thas
Farm Bureau
Bureau
America
Parentheaca
Ara
Holiday Inn
Mason City
Jaly
Slover House
Fairfield
Cass County
Clive
Iron Horse
Sheldon
Delaware County 4H CRD Program Opens This Week
Delaware County 4H Community Resource Development program starts this week under Mary Broghammer of Manchester and Linda Engelken of Fortville. They begin June 1 to organize eight to ten clubs across the county, inviting over 100 youths from school programs and others who did not attend. The target audience includes grades 4 through 7, with two hour meetings set for two sessions per week from late June to early August focusing on community development recreation and crafts.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Mary Broghammer
Linda Engelken
Fortville
Mary
Linda
Delewarn
Raid-Dine
Mornig
Aftarnan
Welfare board nets federal funds for work program
Ten years ago the Thurston County Welfare Board received 156,109 in federal funds designated for a work experience and training program to aid job seekers and youths in gaining practical experience and skills.
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Thuinn
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